Maintenance Manager

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

• We're closed on Sundays - that's always a set day off!
• 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
• 3 month celebration meal
• Trade price wine from our suppliers
• Code App Membership
• Wagestream - stream your pay earlier
• Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Financial Advice
• WSET wine and spirits courses
• A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.
• Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral
• Team parties & long service awards
• Wedding gift & new born care package
• Access to 24/7 GP for you and your family
• Discounted Gym Membership

The Position would cover all General Maintenance and Building issues which may arise daily within a Restaurant Environment. Performing multiple repair and maintenance tasks throughout the day, from First Response on reported faulty equipment to a leaking roof and everything in between. Working both reactively in a prompt, safe and capable manner and proactively, either as part of PPM duties or small Building Projects.

Provide out of hours attendance/assistance as required, either directly or via telephone support, as the business dictates.

Applicants would be expected to supply and use their own personal hand tools, any specialist tools would be supplied by the Employer as and when required, with personal tools replaced accordingly over time.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following personal requirements:

• Good IT/Computer Skills - Able to use basic MS Software Packages ie: Word/Excel/Outlook & Bespoke Software Packages. Knowledge of Access Maintain/Pronett would be an advantage.
• Communicate effectively and confidently with colleagues and appointed contractors.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hardworking & conscientious.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to work under their own initiative Or as part of a Team.
• Live locally within easy commuting distance/transport links.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, in the English Language is essential.
• Able to communicate using mobile/text/e-mail.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following basic Skills during their daily role, this list is not exhaustive of the full duties and tasks but should give an indication of requirement:

• Basic carpentry works, fix doors and locks, install door closures, etc
• Basic electrical skills/problem solving. inc replacing lightbulbs, faulty equipment cables, wiring, circuit breakers, fuses.
• Plumbing repairs/leak finding, faulty taps/sinks, waste pipes.
• Underground drainage blockages and subsequent clearance via rodding/etc.
• General Building fabric repairs.
• Troubleshoot general problems.
• Repair or advise replacement of general hardware.
• IT infrastructure problem solving/repair ie: faulty data cabling/data outlets/etc.
• Painting and decorating skills.
• Attend to members of staff promptly when called upon.
• Ability to identify and repair a reported Maintenance problem Or report to Management to call upon pre-approved specialist Contractors ie: Catering/Refrigeration/HVAC/Drainage as required.

Experience of managing Specialist External Contractors, from day-to-day communications through to identifying, sourcing, appointment & ongoing review on cost effectiveness & quality control of services provided.

Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand across two locations, Berenjak is an exciting group of Persian restaurants with four locations in the UK (Soho, Borough Market, Berenjak Mayfair, Soho Farmhouse) eight internationally across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the USA. The menu reinterprets the classic hole in the wall eateries lining the streets of Tehran, whilst the service style focuses on genuine, warm hospitality and memorable guest experiences. Our teams are passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated to delivering outstanding hospitality.

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 8 Michelin stars, 6 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World's 100 Best Restaurants, a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2025 and one of codes happiest places to work 2025.

The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Ambassadors Clubhouse, Kitchen Table, Sabor, and Legado, along with cult favourites Hoppers, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar and Bibi.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.